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chirs52088 Ebay Fake Flash Memory Seller Alert – China
Posted by KittyFireFlash on October 18, 2010
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- eBay – What To Do When Sellers Demands You Change Your Negative Feedback To Positive For A Refund Or Demands Positive As A Condition Of Refund – A Guide
- USB Flash Drives Best Price Bargains Fair Value To Sell Or Buy 8GB 16GB 32GB
- MP Players On Ebay – Current Prices For Cheap Fake 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32 GB SOSFakeFlash's Report
- SOSFakeFlash Consumer Education Week 20090605 – 20090612. The Problem of Counterfeit and Fake Memory Sold On Ebay
- PayPal Orders You To Return Fake MP Players, Fake MP Players , Fake USB Flash Drives, Fake Memory Cards To Get A Refund? Think Again!
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- What Are The Real Costs For Flash Chips In China? Guide 2009
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October 18th, 2010 – we have 1 eBay listings confirmed fake.
The models sold under the eBay seller chirs52088 confirmed as Counterfeit, recorded with eBayer ID and eBay Item Number – Standard Procedure. Presented as listed at auction. Counterfeit items tied to criminal activity enjoy no protection. If you bought one of these items from chirs52088, you should test immediately with the software H2testw 1.4 . Do not store any important information until you can confirm you have the advertised capacity (minus formatting overhead).
Should your device not report the true advertised capacity:
- Immediately attempt to move any data you have stored on it to another source. Be advised if you have stored more than the reported size from H2testw 1.4, you will not be able to recover it all – you can expect to see errors in the copy back.
- Immediately report to eBay and PayPal to add your voice against this seller.
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- Any information concerning data loss and it's value to you
You are to inform them you wish to be part of the investigation against this seller and are adding yourself to the evidence. You expect to be fully refunded for the purchase and shipping and if you can prove data loss compensation for it as well. Furthermore, it is a fact that PayPal and eBay are aware of cases pouring in. You are invited to copy:
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Boxee plans to offer a new set-top box that will allow users to get over-the-air broadcast channels and access to a cloud DVR service, as reported by GigaOM Tuesday. The cloud DVR comes with a monthly fee, but will allow for unlimited storage space as it launches in a handful of cities next month.
The new box forgoes the XBMC platform used in older hardware in favor of a custom Linux-based operating system. The hardware itself is manufactured by D-Link, uses a Broadcom chip rather than the Intel chips in the old Boxee box, and looks like an unassuming black set-top box instead of Boxee's usual oddly shaped-polygon balancing on one of its corners.
For the new product and service set, Boxee is streamlining its app offerings down to an essential few, including Vimeo, YouTube, Pandora, Netflix, and Vudu. The over-the-air service and apps appear to be launching without regional restrictions, but the DVR service will only be available in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Washington, DC at first, with more markets coming in 2013. Once shows are recorded, users can watch them on a TV or through an HTML5 Web application on a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
The new Boxee TV is priced at $99 and will be available starting November 1, while the cloud DVR service costs $15 per month. According to paidContent, this new setup means that the old Boxees will be put out to update pasture, with no future firmware updates planned.

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Lemon Basil Olive Oil Cake
July 1, 2011 at 3:01 pm 40 comments
Ten days in LA weren't enough.
As the plane lifted, I caught my last looks at California through the gauzy clouds. I was already thinking about the restaurants I couldn't try, the neighborhoods I hadn't seen, and the gems I didn't discover. The state was simply too big to experience in a mere week and a half. When we'd parted, my friend and host C- said, "But you'll get to see Seattle!" I rolled my eyes and told him, "I live in Seattle."
During this summer, I've lived up north by the bluest water in Maine. In Atlanta, I embraced the heat in sundresses, the warm air dampening my skin in minutes. And in California, I rummaged through antique cast iron skillets and pearl rings at farmer's markets and artisan festivals. I've visited more places in the past year than ever before. But the few days I spent at home? I sat around, spinning the dusty globe in our office.
By the time I unpacked my suitcase and fell onto my bed, I'd decided to make things different. I needed to change my perspective. What would I do if I only had ten days in Seattle?
We live slightly outside the big city, enough distance that it can feel foreign or familiar depending on my mood. I tackled Seattle with a fearlessness I'd never shown.
Downtown, I drove in circles trying to find parking before giving up and walking a good distance to reach any kind of store. I explored the U District alone, the little boutiques and second hand shops. I ducked into the independent theaters, painted seafoam green and dusty pink, outlined in bulbous lights, signs cracked with age… Somehow, the same movies come alive in a new way inside a theater with character.
My favorite sweets come from Seattle. In Boston I craved bullseye donuts from Top Pot, sticky with sugar glaze and raspberry jam, and Molly Moon's Theo chocolate ice cream, so thick it'll snap your spoon. I'm realizing just how much is still undiscovered. Last week I walked into a Middle Eastern restaurant the size of a closet and ordered something I couldn't pronounce. I still don't know what it was, but it was tangy and spiced, followed by a slice of cake drenched in honey.
If I approach summer in Seattle as an extended trip, the potential is incredible.
When I exit I-90 after an afternoon in the city, I'm filled with a strange appreciation for home. I pass my favorite old school diner, the one with the dumpy sign and the bad coffee. I like to drive slowly around the gentle, winding curves of my neighborhood.
Inevitably my eyes are drawn up to the unbelievable trees. Until I spent time out of Washington, I never knew how special our evergreens are. They tower, so tall and old, so richly green you can smell the color. In other cities the trees feel planted for decoration – but here, the houses have been nestled where the trees allow space. And when the sun is at the right angle, the light filters through in hazy planks, and suddenly my life is breathtaking.
My house is green, from the soft moss carpeting our cement patio (Mom hates this, I sort of like it) to the homegrown lettuce patch beyond my bedroom window. Our family doesn't have the greenest thumb, but plants line our living room window, stems bowing towards the glass. My favorite of the bunch is the fragrant pot of basil.
Basil is my favorite herb. I like it sautéd with pasta, baked onto pizza, layered in sandwiches and churned into ice cream. With bunches of fresh basil at my fingertips, it's hard to resist experimentation. When it results in something as lovely as basil olive oil, can you blame me?
We had a bag of bright lemons, so olive oil cake was necessary. I love the way this cake gently rises and falls, the way the sugar-sprinkled crust cracks, the way it perfumes the mouth. Each bite tastes like sunlight and comfort and dare I say it… green.
[Unsure about the 4th? Why not tackle my 4th of July Flag Cake? People have been making it ever since its creation 2 years ago. It's deceptively simple and always impressive. Check out the post for instructions, plus a video of me making it. Have a great weekend!]
This cake is a little tough to describe. It's dense, the way that egg cakes are dense, but tender and pillowy at the same time. I'm awed by the short list of ingredients and simple techniques that bring this batter together. For all its simplicity, I think it also looks elegant, good with after dinner tea.
Lemon Basil Olive Oil Cake
Slightly tweaked from Gourmet
Makes a 9" cake
3/4 cup basil olive oil (recipe below)
Zest of a large lemon
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup cake flour
5 egg yolks
4 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons raw sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Use oil to grease a 9" springform pan. Line the bottom with a round of parchment paper, then oil the parchment.
Whisk the lemon zest and cake flour in a small bowl and set aside.
Beat the yolks and 1/2 cup white sugar in an electric mixer at high speed for 3 minutes, or until thick and lightened. Reduce the speed to medium and add the basil olive oil and lemon juice, beating until just combined. Use a wooden spoon to gently stir in the flour-zest mixture until just combined.
In a new, clean bowl, beat the egg whites and salt at medium-high speed until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup white sugar, a bit at a time, beating until the egg whites hold soft peaks (about 3 minutes.)
Fold a third of the whites into the batter to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites until no streaks remain.
Transfer the batter to the springform pan and gently rap it against the counter once or twice to release air. Sprinkle with the raw sugar. Bake until the cake is puffed and golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let the cake cool 10 minutes in the pan before running a knife around the edge and removing the sides of the springform. Cool completely to room temperature, about 75 minutes, before peeling off the bottom parchment and transferring cake to a plate.
Basil Olive Oil
2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
1 cup virgin olive oil
In a food processor or blender, puree the basil leaves and olive oil until completely smooth.
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Entry filed under: Cake/Cupcakes. Tags: basil, cake, citrus, herbs, Italian, lemon, olive oil, Seattle, summer.
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This sounds so lovely. I can't wait to try it. I'm a bit of a olive oil fiend…and lemon………..ok, and basil too. I love how the flavours are combined to make a sweet dish out of such savoury flavours. Thanks for sharing!
I've lived in Boston for 7 years and have never heard of the places you love visiting. All of a sudden I feel like a tourist in my own town!
I FINALLY have a basil plant that is producing LOTs of basil. This will be added to my list of to-do's.
Enjoy the discovering and rediscovering of Seattle. I've always wanted to go.
Happy Birthday America!! Looks great and I bet it tastes even better!!
Lovely post and that cake looks gorgeous. I live in Australia and would love, love, love to travel more.
I made your 4th of July cake today for a work potluck. It was a HUGE hit!!!
I never thought of approaching my neighborhood like that! Salt Lake City would look very different through a new lens.
This reminds me of a coworker of mine who suddenly declared, "My day just got so much better." When I asked why, he simply replied, "It's all about perspective." :)
I love the idea of taking an extended vacation in your own city. I'm going to try to regard my summer in New York City that way! The cake looks delicious!
It's always so nice to see you back on 17! Another lovely post… I love to travel and always manage to feel at home while abroad, depending on the time I'm given, or the right mindset. So I found it very interesting, this new lens on your eye you shared here. :)
Gorgeous post! Also, one of my good friends works at Top Pot, so now that you've recommended it, I have to go! I'm an Angeleno myself (so glad you liked California!!) but living in Seattle this summer for work.
Would love more recommendations of things to see (places to eat) here in the city! Thanks for the great recipes!
Interesting combination. This will have to be tried sometime in the very near future. Glad your having such a fun and exciting summer.
Wow, can it really be the 4th again already? That means I've been following your blog for a whole year! This post is lovely and makes my mouth water, as usual.
Yes, I remember the weirdness of that summer after the first year of college: you go home because you want to, but also a bit out of default, and you may find you don't fit that well anymore. I found work up at school the next few summers for that reason. Later on, it gets easier to go back, but when your independence is still so new it's a little tricky for everybody involved.
Looks yummy!
Basil and olive oil in a cake! Must have been flavorful and lovely.
This cake sounds delicious. I've been waiting for my basil plant to grow large enough for me to use it.
One question: do you strain the olive oil after you puree it with the basil?
"… ice cream, so thick it'll snap your spoon." "… so richly green you can smell the color." Oh Elissa, how I LOVE your writing! And – basil is also my favorite herb. I tell people that I love it so much I would like to rub it on my like perfume.
Seattle is high on my list of cities to visit. You make it sound so inviting! I think a slice of this cake and a rainy Seattle day would be perfect :)
Yummmm. I have piles of basil growing (finally!) in my kitchen garden, and I happen to have some lemons left over from the libations I mixed on the 4th. So I'm trying this tonight. Thanks for the gorgeous recipe. . .
Just love the flavors in this cake… It looks perfectly moist!
I moved to Seattle for the trees. I've lived in many states and traveled to several places around the world, and have never seen such beautiful trees anywhere else. Trees are comforting, like good food. Hope you enjoy your time at home before school starts again. Looking forward to your next posting.
Beautiful writing and pictures of that cake! I have never made an olive oil cake before…and the addition of lemon and basil sound amazing. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more from your blog.
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Lemon basil olive oil! This looks amazing!
my goodness! it looks fantastic and i'm sure it tastes delectable! i love to bake, and i'm at uni..just about to return to my second semester actually, so i can empathize with the juggling you're doing with baking and writing, etc! keep at it, you've clearly got a talent.
I'm planning a trip to Seatle for the first week in September. Do you have any recommendations of places to visit or fabulous restaurants/bakeries?
Weird, that cake came out not being green at all. I usually blanch my fresh basil (works with mint or other leafy herbs too) for some seconds, then chill in ice water, drain and press out as much water as possible. Then I weigh it, blend with the double amount of olive oil and leave it for an hour. Optionally you can drain it through a coffee filter. The result is a really green oil with outstanding basil flavor. I don't know if it will help the cake to keep its green color after baking, but maybe its worth a try.
btw: I'm a great basil fan too, I like to use them candied as decoration in desserts. You can candy them just like rose petals.
Hi. I have a pot full of gorgeous basil to harvest. The other day I was thinking that it would be an interssting addition to olive oil cake. I am going to try your recipe. Your writing is superb and convinced me. I will let you know what my dinner guests think! One is a baker and former innkeeper.
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Update on Julian
So ,how did we get here? Here it is January 8th 2008 (wow 2008??) , our family of 6 humans,1 cat, 2 dogs, 3 lizzards and a bunny is about to be amputated of one of its main limbs.The rest of the body won't ever work the same. Unlike the lizzards and their tails, we all know it WILL NOT grow back. The wound itself will heal but something will always be missing. The body will have to find a new balance, and for sure lean on something for support... A friend? or two? try thousands!!! For sure we will need a rock. This rock , I have personally grown to rely on more and more along this journey .
Long ago ,I believed rocks were just an annoyance on a soccer field,they made you trip, you skinned and bruised your knees on them,and they could send you to the hospital if you got one thrown at you! Just a matter of perspective.
Then this Psalm just keeps floating in my head since Chris brought it up in Sunday school...
"Find rest, O my soul in God alone, my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress, I shall not be shaken. My salvation and my honour depend on God, He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people, pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge"Ps 62:5-8
God is my rock...What a concept... Strong, unshakable,unbreakable, what an amazing support to lean on when you are the most broken!
HE can be strong and unshakable for me, and caring, loving and gentle for Julian. Who else can bring you such peace and comfort?
For those who have been following Julian ,I hope that if anything,you turned to HIM for support or even it made your faith stronger than ever. I am afraid that with Julian not being healed on this earth ,it will bring anger to some hearts and God will be blamed. God, the one who let me have 4 beautiful boys, the One who gave Julian such a beautiful and amazing soul,God , who gave me the strength ,patience and wisdom to get thru every single day of this journey so I could care for Julian, his brothers and still be able to share my little king with you all...So thank God for our little King,thank God for what he has taught us and is still teaching us daily (that you dont have to be big to be brave),thank God for His will to share this little guy with us...I know I thank God for Julian and for his brothers...
Good night...
41 comments:
- Terri said...
OMG that is so sweet.... what a woman huh?
- January 8, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Tears....................I holded my breathe when i was reading. We all have to thank God for our kids, for every minute we can enjoy them. Do not forget to kiss them goodnight...............
- January 8, 2008 at 11:49 PM
- Lucille said...
Gulp. Wow. I've been MIA for a few weeks and even had a mini pity party for myself. I popped over to see what I had missed and I read this.
Talk about a slap back into reality. What a fool I am. I forgot that people have REAL problems and BIG life things to deal with. I cannot imagine what it must feel like to have your child be sick like that.
I hope that those of us that have followed this story will keep our faith and not get angry as mentioned. I know that it can happen as I went there when I lost my niece at 4.5 years old.
We are not to understand it all - not now.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Julian tonight. And with you Dawn for helping to get the word out.
Bless you.
- January 8, 2008 at 11:52 PM
- Lisa said...
God did an awesome job in picking such a beautiful and faithful woman to be Julians mom!!!
- January 9, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Wow--how touching. What a remarkable woman and incredible family! May God continue to bless them all.
- January 9, 2008 at 12:16 AM
- Emily said...
how does she have such strength when she's losing a child? i cannot imagine this. even though i trust in God, i cannot imagine being strong like this in her circumstances.
- January 9, 2008 at 12:31 AM
As far as some bitterness and anger towards God, don't be afraid. God can work thru that, too. Remember the promise that nothing will be returned void. Julian's all too short life has pointed so many towards God's glory. This side of heaven, we'll never understand the how or why, but we've been shown what true heroes are thru your family. Thank you for sharing your hearts with us all....
- January 9, 2008 at 12:44 AM
In my first comment, I struggled with finding the right words to describe how Mimi's update made me feel... So I wanted to come back after I understood my feelings better.
It is faith-inspiring.
Thank you, Mimi.
- January 9, 2008 at 1:02 AM
My prayers, and tears, are with the Averys.
God be with you.
- January 9, 2008 at 1:10 AM
- Kristy said...
She is so strong. I keep Julian in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
Thanks for the update,
- January 9, 2008 at 1:21 AM
- hpalleiko said...
Julian and his family continue to remain in my thoughts and blessings. What an amazing little boy (and family).
I just viewed the pulitzer prize winning photo "essay" chronicling a little boy with neuroblastoma and his mothers anguish. It was so incredible and sad and beautiful. It made me think of the emotion Julian's family must be going through.
Here is a link if you are interested in seeing it. You will need a box of tissues though.
- January 9, 2008 at 1:58 AM
I'm a nurse. I could never work in pediatric oncology. Forensic nursing? yes. ER? Yes. Peds Onc? i don't have it in me. it takes a very special person to work there. i just want to give credit to the nurses caring for Julian. I think they have the toughest job in the world. I just wish the child and his family peace.
- January 9, 2008 at 3:36 AM
about the blood donor thing...every time you donate there is a chance you can help someone like Julian. That's what i think of when i donate. just remember, if you're going to donate blood, make sure you drink 2.5-3 liters of water a day. it makes the process much easier when you aren't dehydrated.
- January 9, 2008 at 3:40 AM
Every time I read or pray for Julian and other children who are ill, my heart aches. My babies and my husband are my world, and I cannot imagine losing them. What an incredible testimony Mimi has. Oh that we could all be as strong, gentle, and faithful as she. May God continue to bless her, Julian, and all their loved ones. Know that many of us continue to pray for them.
- January 9, 2008 at 4:29 AM
- Rick said...
That's amazing faith in the face of such a great storm. It has to come from the Lord.
- January 9, 2008 at 6:16 AM
God bless her and keep her strong. HE knew what He was doing when He gave that beautiful little boy to his beautiful mother. All I can think is that Julian was here to inspire people and to turn them towards God. That little boy was here for a higher purpose and perhaps he has an even greater purpose waiting for him. Thanks for keeping us updated Dawn. I will keep Julian and his entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Mohr
- January 9, 2008 at 7:03 AM
- Leayellowrose said...
Thank you...
- January 9, 2008 at 7:24 AM
My prayers are with Julian and his incredibly strong family. These people have become an inspiration to ALOT of other people and I don't even think they realize it.
May God bless all of them.
- January 9, 2008 at 8:26 AM
My heart is just breaking for this woman I don't know! I will continue to pray for her family!
- January 9, 2008 at 9:09 AM
- MaryLu said...
My heart races everytime I get an update too. I wasn't prepared for her evangelist message today. I would have thought that she would be mourning, yet she is pray ing for us, the readers of those carepages, that we would be blessed by Julian's life.
She is a woman after God's own heart.
- January 9, 2008 at 9:23 AM
I hold my breath evrytime I sign in to read Juju's update...And how much does Mimi hold her breath each time she wakes up in the morning and goes to his bedside? My anguish is only for her, from afar. Hers is real, huge, and right there in front of her tearing her heart out. Yet her heart is the strongest I beleive I have ever known.
HEEELPP!! I can't see the videos you post! All I can see is a Q with and arrow, and I cannot in anyway, get them to play. I do not, BTW, have a Mac,, I have a PC. That may be the difference, but surely I am not the only one out there who has a PC who reads you! Can you, or anyone reading, help me! firstname.lastname@example.com
- January 9, 2008 at 9:35 AM
- Unknown said...
I am so glad to hear of Mimi's continued reliance on God's power and ability to restore. I am praying for a miracle of complete healing and restoration. There are only 3 answers He could give: No, Maybe or Yes. They would all be fine but if we don't ask He can't say Yes! Dawn can you post the address to Julian's blog again? I missed the post when you first started discussing him and I tried the link on the right and it just brings you to carepages.com but then I couldn't get to him specifically.
On another note I was so tickled to hear of your faith. For anyone who is wondering THAT is how Dawn does it!!! (I know that is how I do it - 3.5 yo twins [one with Autism] and a 4 mo.)
- January 9, 2008 at 9:39 AM
- MaNiC MoMMy™ said...
Oh my God. The tears, and the goosebumps, and the cold flash that went through the right side of my body and up my arm. Dear God may they all be at peace.
- January 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Hi Dawn,
My heart just breaks for Jullian and his family. I pray that God continues to keep them strong. I also wanted to thank you for bring awareness to Jullian. People think childhood cancer is rare. Not so, 1 in every 330 children will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by their 20th birthday. My now 9 yr. old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia when she was three years old. She went through 2 1/2 years of daily chemo (yes that is every day for 2 1/2 years, almost 1/2 her life by the time she was finished). I thank God everyday that she is now three years off treatment and for the most part happy and healthy. Everyone, give your kids an extra hug tonight. As any parent who has or had a child with cancer knows, our lives can change in an instant.
Hugs to you Dawn and your oh so funny blog. I have been following it since someone e-mailed me your e bay listing. I check your site every day. You are a breath of fresh air. You go girl with 6 kids, don't let anyone make you feel like you have to many kids. They are all precious gifts from God. I have 6 myself, three grown and out of the house and three ages 9, 7 and 6 of course still living here.
I can't wait til your book is out.
Machelle, www.caringbridge.org/al/elizabethhope
- January 9, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Does Mimi have a blog I could subscribe to? If you ever posted the link ,I did not see it. I had a 13 month old son die, on March 16th- it will be 17 years ago. I am only 35 years old so you do the math. Although God blessed me with 4 more children I did at first blame him so much and spent a lot of time questioning him as to why he took my little boy. I would love to help Mimi in anyway I can. If she needs to talk or vent although I know she has many friends who are there for her also. My email address is email@example.com, if her or you would like to personally email me. Thanks and god bless. I will keep praying for Mimi and her family. I also have a beautiful poem that helped me through. It was given to me by the pastor who did my sons funeral so long ago:
To All Parents
"I'll lend you for a little time, a child of mine" he said. "For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he's dead. It may be six or seven years or twenty- two or three, but will you, till I call for him, take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief, You'll have his lovely memory as solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise you he will stay, since all from earth return, but there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true and from the throngs that crowd life's lanes I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again?"
I fancied that I heard them say:" Dear Lord, thy will be done! For all the joy thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may, And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay; But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."
adapted from Edgar A. Guest
If you could show this poem to Mimi, maybe it will help her and her family as much as it did me.
Thanks, Tonya
- January 9, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Mimi is an amazing woman. When we knew we were going to lose our son many told us "I could never handle what you are going through." You know what... they were right- because they didn't need God's extra abundance grace and mercy at that time- we did. That was the only way we remained somewhat strong. God lavishly provides just what we need, right when we need it. When you hit that tough time it will be there for you as well. My heart grieves for her and her family, yet I'm so glad they have the ROCK to lean on and He will see them all through.
- January 9, 2008 at 12:43 PM
- Slatsette said...
Wow, Mimi is the embodiment of the song "Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redman.
I think about how I am, angry at God for my loneliness, when Mimi is losing her baby and still praising Him. It gives me such a strong reminder of how much I really do need Him.
- January 9, 2008 at 12:49 PM
- Brenda said...
My prayers are with their family. Thanks for sharing their story and their faith with us Dawn.
- January 9, 2008 at 1:24 PM
- Wildsissy said...
completely off topic. but worth reading.. you'll get a kick out of this.
DES MOINES, Iowa - Jane Hambleton has dubbed herself the "meanest mom
on the planet."
After finding alcohol in her son's car, she decided to sell the car and
share her 19-year-old's misdeed with everyone - by placing an ad in the
local newspaper.
The ad reads: "OLDS 1999 Intrigue. Totally uncool parents who obviously
don't love teenage son, selling his car. Only driven for three weeks
before snoopy mom who needs to get a life found booze under front seat.
$3,700/offer. Call meanest mom on the planet."
Hambleton has heard from people besides interested buyers since recently
placing the ad in The Des Moines Register.
The 48-year-old from Fort Dodge says she has fielded more than 70
telephone calls from emergency room technicians, nurses, school
counselors and even a Georgia man who wanted to congratulate her.
"The ad cost a fortune, but you know what? I'm telling people what
happened here," Hambleton says. "I'm not just gonna put the car for
resale when there's nothing wrong with it, except the driver made a dumb
"It's overwhelming the number of calls I've gotten from people saying
'Thank you, it's nice to see a responsible parent.' So far there are no
calls from anyone saying, 'You're really strict. You're real overboard,
The only critic is her son, who Hambleton says is "very, very unhappy"
with the ad and claims the alcohol was left by a passenger.
Hambleton believes her son but has decided mercy isn't the best policy
in this case. She says she set two rules when she bought the car at
Thanksgiving: No booze, and always keep it locked.
The car has been sold, but Hambleton says she will continue the ad for
another week - just for the feedback.
- January 9, 2008 at 1:33 PM
- Nicki said...
Wow! She has to be an amazing woman. I don't think I could be that strong.
- January 9, 2008 at 1:59 PM
- nutralady2001 said...
Mimi's courage just amazes me.....I know she is leaning on the Lord, but even so, I am amazed at her strength when she knows she is losing her "King Juju"
- January 9, 2008 at 2:44 PM
I was glad to see Mimi checked in this morning. I've been checking the carepages for an update today. I get worried when I don't hear anything. She is handling a tragic time with such grace; I'm grateful she takes the time to keep us informed.
- January 9, 2008 at 4:25 PM
- Chelsi said...
Thank you for sharing that with us. What a powerful and amazing perspective Mimi has--we could all learn so many lessons from her. My heart and prayers are with her.
- January 9, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Hey Dawn,
Two things... Did you see the piece on Good Morning America this morning about Alli? I so thought of you and your great thoughts on the side effects! And second, thanks for the video - who would have thought that your house was to quiet with 6 kids??? I was thinking for some reason that it would be a noisy house, but the video proved me wrong!
Have a great day!
Pam (Seattle)
- January 9, 2008 at 7:42 PM
- maggiebsmocks said...
Mimi, See, this is the thing. God has given you a GIFT: Julian. HE has blessed you tremendously with the ability to see HIS face in everyday events, to touch HIS face through Julian.
Juian is serving his PURPOSE everyday by teaching us how to be patient, love one another, and raise our voices to God.
What more beautiful gift is there than that?
You are blessed.
Thank you for sharing Jullian with us.
- January 9, 2008 at 8:29 PM
- Carla said...
She is an amazing woman. She worships an amazing God.
- January 9, 2008 at 11:04 PM
- Lois said...
God bless Mimi. I'm glad you know you have thousands of friends praying for you and for Julian.
Thank you Dawn for sharing Mimi's words with us.
- January 10, 2008 at 12:36 AM
The firstgiving link is no longer accepting donations. I made a donation in honor of Julian to Make a Wish (http://www.wish.org/help/donate/cards_and_certs) since his family had such a good time on their trip. It's easy and an email is sent to Julian (firstname.lastname@example.com). Just trying to send some happiness their way.
- January 10, 2008 at 9:17 AM
- Wineplz said...
Thank you for sharing Dawn. I keep meaning to click onto Julian's care pages, but I just cannot do so without tearing-up. I don't know this child or his wonderful mother, but the thought of losing either of my children hits me square in the stomach. All I can say that Mimi has incredible faith and I continue to pray that God continues to comfort her and the rest of the family as they continue to go through this. I also pray that they will be able to get a couple last beautiful smiles from that child who has been through so much. Finally, I pray that when God decides to call Julian home, that it is a peaceful and painless passing with his loved ones gathered around him.
- January 10, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Thank you so much for sharing Julian's stories and updates. Me and my children have been on YouTube watching the videos of Julian. It melted my heart on the one video when he asked his mom to stay with him and that he likes the way she smells!
- January 10, 2008 at 3:48 PM
- Unknown said...
Julian-fly with the rest of the beautiful angels and watch over us with a smile.
Mimi-May you find peace and love in the time he was here. You and Julian have helped me to appreciate kids so much more.
Why do I Relay? For Julian.
- January 22, 2008 at 10:19 PM


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The SpaceX cargo ship, called Dragon, eased up to the orbiting lab, and station astronauts reached out with a robot arm and snared it.
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"Nice flying," radioed NASA's Mission Control.
It's the first delivery by the California-based SpaceX company under a $1.6 billion contract with NASA. The contract calls for 12 such shipments.
This newest Dragon holds 1,000 pounds of groceries, clothes, science experiments and other gear. It will remain at the space station for nearly three weeks before departing with almost twice that much cargo at the end of the month. Dragon is the only cargo ship capable of bringing back research and other items, filling a void left by NASA's retired shuttles.
SpaceX — owned by PayPal's billionaire creator Elon Musk — launched Dragon aboard a Falcon 9 rocket Sunday night. One of the nine first-stage engines failed a minute into the flight, but the other engines compensated and managed to put the capsule into the proper orbit. The mishap, however, left a secondary payload aboard the rocket — an Orbcomm communication satellite — in too low of an orbit.
This is the second Dragon to visit the space station. Last May, SpaceX conducted a test flight.
NASA is hiring out space station supply runs to American companies now that the shuttles are museum relics. The shuttle fleet was retired in 2011 after 30 years so the space agency could focus on human trips beyond low-Earth orbit; the destinations include asteroids and Mars.
Space station partners Russia, Japan and Europe also launch cargo ships, but those vessels are filled with trash and destroyed during descent. NASA scientists eagerly are awaiting nearly 500 samples of astronauts' blood and urine that have been stockpiled aboard the complex since Atlantis visited for the last time more than a year ago.
SpaceX is working to make its Dragon capsule safe enough to carry astronauts, possibly in three years. For now, NASA is paying the Russian Space Agency tens of millions of dollars to launch astronauts to the space station. Other U.S. companies also are vying for crew-carrying rights.
The space station currently houses three astronauts from America, Russia and Japan. Another American and two more Russians will arrive in two weeks.
SpaceX: http://www.spacex.com/
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Alternative spelling of Valborg.
Character Analysis of Walborg : Persons with the name Walborg, generally love pleasure and need to watch for over-indulgence and impulsiveness. This impulsive nature can see them enter a situation only to discard it just as easily. They do not hang onto anything that creates monotony in their lives and they abhor routine and a dull, monotonous occupation is 'death' to them.
Love Life of Walborg : Generally selfish Persons who do not like the waste in a couple's relationship
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W : Persons think from the gut and have a great sense of purposeA : Persons are their own person: ambitious and freethinkingL : Persons are very heady, and tend to over think rather than experience lifeB : Persons are sensitive and a bit of an introvert, but still manage to be personable and compassionateO : Persons know where the moral high ground is, and always try to take itR : Persons feel things strongly and their rich, intense inner life emanates outwardG : Persons are an intellectually active person with loads of drive and the ability to make things happen
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The name Walborg has Earth element. Venus is the Ruling Planet for the name Walborg . The name Walborg having moon sign as Taurus is represented by The Bull and considered as Fixed .
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LOS ANGELES | Los Angeles police say talk show host Arsenio Hall drove off a road in the San Fernando Valley but he's uninjured.
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Panda How to MLO & u-boot
A Panda board does not have any onboard flash, where many other development or evaluation boards keep their bootloader. Rather, code onboard the board (presumably in ROM) reads the second-stage bootloaders from the MMC (SD card).
The first-stage bootloader runs directly on the board from power-up. I don't know the name of this bootloader. This bootloader initializes a minimal amount of CPU and board hardware, then accesses the first partition of the SD card (which must be in FAT format), and loads a file called "MLO", and executes it. "MLO" is the second-stage bootloader.
The second-stage bootloader can apparently be one of either the X-loader or SPL. This bootloader apparently also just reads the first partition of the SD card, and loads a file called "u-boot.bin", and executes it. "u-boot.bin" is the third-stage bootloader.
The third-stage bootloader is U-boot, which is a popular bootloader for many different embedded boards and products. This bootloader has lots of different features, including an interactive shell, variables, ability to access the SD card and show its contents, etc. What happens next depends on the version of U-boot you have for the Panda board, and how it is configured. In a very simple configuration, U-Boot will look for the file "uImage" in the root of the first partition of the SD card (which, again, must be formatted as a FAT partition), and execute that. This is the Linux kernel. U-Boot passes the kernel a command line argument. Depending on how the kernel is configured it may accept the command line from U-Boot, or use one that was compiled into it when it was built.
Newer kernels require that you use a recent MLO (SPL) and u-boot. Note: New u-boot with SPL replaces x-loader which you might find in other howtos.
You can build these from source, or try to find binaries. One issue with the binary route is that you might want to alter the kernel command line embedded inside u-boot. Such as for experimenting with different partition formats, or different filesystem types (ext3 vs ext2), etc. Of course you could stop the autoboot and type it in yourself, but we will build from source. An even better solution is to use a boot.scr file to send parameters to u-boot, it's easy to create, see below.
For this How-to, we will use the Code Sourcery G++ version arm-2009q3. It should already be installed on your system. MLO, u-boot and kernels have also been successfully built with arm-2010q1.
You can get u-boot from either linaro or mainline. The linaro tree usually has the latest patches.
Note: This is for Pandaboard, not Pandaboard ES. If you have a Pandaboard ES try PandaBoard_ES_uboot_howto instead.
u-boot (linaro)
First, let's get the u-boot source code and build it.
git clone git://git.linaro.org/boot/u-boot-linaro-stable.git
cd to the u-boot-linaro-stable directory and checkout tag 2011.11.2
cd u-boot-linaro-stable git checkout 2011.11.2
Next, select the panda config. Make sure your cross compiler is in your $PATH:
make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-none-linux-gnueabi- omap4_panda_config
Change ttyS2 to ttyO2 in the u-boot kernel command line in: u-boot/include/configs/omap4_panda.h
Now compile U-boot:
make CROSS_COMPILE=arm-none-linux-gnueabi-
This should produce the files MLO and u-boot.img in the u-boot directory. Copy both files to your sd card, you now should be able to boot.
u-boot (mainline)
Same as above but clone from denx.de:
git clone git://git.denx.de/u-boot.git
And checkout tag v2011.09:
git checkout v2011.09
You now should be able to boot.
Note: Tag v2011.09 from mainline might fail to boot on some Pandaboard revisions, see http://lists.denx.de/pipermail/u-boot/2011-October/104842.html If this Image fails, you can try the Linaro version from above instead.
This is optional, do this if you want to change Linux Bootargs or U-Boot settings without recompiling.
Copy the following code to boot_mmc.txt
setenv bootargs 'root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rw rootwait rootfstype=ext3 console=ttyO2,115200n8 vram=16M' fatload mmc 0 82000000 uImage bootm 82000000
Then run the following command from in same directory that you created boot_mmc.txt:
mkimage -A arm -O linux -T script -C none -a 0 -e 0 -n "Panda SD Boot" -d boot_mmc.txt boot.scr
This will produce a boot.scr file.
Edit the boot_mmc.txt file to suit your needs and re-run the mkimage command to generate a new boot.scr, put it into the vfat partition along with MLO and uboot.bin.
Creating a working SD card
Use this script to prepare an SD card with the small vfat partition and the larger ext2/3 partition (it has been posted many places, I take no credit for it btw, the card needs to be larger than 64Mbytes since this original script wants to make a 64Mbyte vfat partition) You may need to be root for some of the following operations. For the feint of heart, you can use sudo instead in the right places.
#!/bin/sh if [ ! "$1" = "/dev/sda" ] ; then DRIVE=$1 if [ -b "$DRIVE" ] ; then dd if=/dev/zero of=$DRIVE bs=1024 count=1024 SIZE=`fdisk -l $DRIVE | grep Disk | awk '{print $5}'` echo DISK SIZE - $SIZE bytes CYLINDERS=`echo $SIZE/255/63/512 | bc` echo CYLINDERS - $CYLINDERS { echo ,9,0x0C,* echo ,,,- } | sfdisk -D -H 255 -S 63 -C $CYLINDERS $DRIVE mkfs.vfat -F 32 -n "boot" ${DRIVE}1 mke2fs -j -L "rootfs" ${DRIVE}2 fi fi
If you have trouble with the pandaboards ROM CODE not liking your vfat partition check it out with this program.
Thanks go to mru and av500 who have gone a long way to dispell the cargo-cult fokelore surrounding the ROM CODE.
#include <stdio.h> #include <sys/types.h> #include <unistd.h> #include <sys/types.h> #include <sys/stat.h> #include <fcntl.h> int main( int argc, char **argv ) { if ( argc < 2 ) { printf("check /dev/sdX you must be root too \n"); return 1; } int fd = open( argv[1], O_RDONLY ); lseek( fd, 0 + 446 + 8, SEEK_SET ); int start; int num_mbr; read( fd, &start, 4 ); read( fd, &num_mbr, 4 ); int num_bpb = 0; lseek( fd, start * 512 + 0x13, SEEK_SET ); read( fd, &num_bpb, 2 ); if( num_bpb == 0 ) { lseek( fd, start * 512 + 0x20, SEEK_SET ); read( fd, &num_bpb, 4 ); } printf( "start: %d mbr: %d bpb: %d -> %s\n", start, num_mbr, num_bpb, num_mbr == num_bpb ? "PASS" : "FAIL!" ); return num_mbr == num_bpb;
Save the above text as sdtest.c and compile it with:
gcc sdtest.c -o sdtest
I run it on the desktop that setup my sd card, if it reports failure then something went wrong with the setup script.
No clue as to how to fix it (yet).
More to come....


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==Plan of Proposal==
==Plan of Proposal==
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Outlining how mentoring activities within the division can be developed and sustained
A 2007 Emerging Leaders (Project_A) group worked on a project that looked at RUSA recruitment issues identified mentoring as an area where development was needed.
This project would build on their work. A great deal of mentoring takes place informally within RUSA and its sections, and formal programs have been developed from time to time, but not on a sustained basis. For 2008, we propose that an Emerging--(Here the description repeats the first sentence of the above paragraph and then goes)--members of RUSA to determine what kind of mentoring they would like to receive, research the literature on mentoring for best practices, and produce a proposal for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors outlining how mentoring activities within the division can be developed and sustained.
Expected Outcomes
Information on membership recruitment and retention would be created that could be used to develop new programs for RUSA members and potential members. A mentoring plan for the association would be developed.
Barb Mackikas (bmacikasATalaDOTorg)
William McHugh (bmchughATnorthwesternDOTedu)
Diane M. Zabel (dxz2ATpsuDOTedu)
Group Members:
Derik Badman
Latanya Jenkins
Crystal Renfro
Patrick Sweeney
Meeting Notes
ALA Midwinter 2008 Group K Notes
Lit Review Information
ASCLA (Association for Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies)
This mentoring program seems to currently be inactive or possibly so newly formed that very little information is available. However, they have created a set of well-defined purposes for the program. There appears to be no online application or greater information available online. They are planning on marketing this program via information packets sent to all new members of the organization.
ALA NMRT (American Library Association New Member Round Table) Mentoring Committee
As one of the largest mentoring programs available to new librarians, the mentoring committee of the NMRT has been well conceived. They are highly visible through information packets, websites, booths, magazine articles and mailers to new librarians as well as new members of the ALA. There is a great deal of information available via the NMRT website such as the mentoring guidelines and the organization plans a number activities such as online discussions, Conference Mentoring, and career mentoring. Also available is an online application for both mentors and mentorees in order to ensure that both group's needs are met. They have devised a committee within the organization that ensures that the program is maintained and marketed.
ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries)
A significant number of sections of the ACRL provide mentoring programs to new members in order to allow the sharing of professional expertise, and to share advise about professional development. Most committees provide a forum for online discussions and most provide all of their information is available online as well as the application for both the mentors and the mentorees. However, with so many subcommittees and sections of the ACRL with independent mentoring programs there seems to be little to no consistency concerning the depth and scope of each of the mentoring programs or the involvement of mentor/mentorees in the greater organization. It also appears that with such micro specialization that very little would be learned about the ACRL organization as a whole, thus leaving out the potential for expansion into other regions of the ACRL. It would be my opinion that such disjointed mentor programs would not serve to benefit of ACRL.
The sections providing mentoring programs are as follows:
LES (they have an online form but little explanation. The Membership committee matches up mentor/mentee.)
RBMS (RBMS Mentoring Program)
CLS (College Library Directors Mentoring Program)
EBSS (Future Librarian Mentorship Program (almost no details))
STS (STS Mentoring Information)
YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association)
While searching the YALSA information, it does appear that they do or did provide a mentoring program. There is discussion of the creation of a mentoring program in 2004, however, any greater or in depth information regarding the program is difficult to find. A previous Emerging Leaders group K developed a plan for YALSA as well as AASL for the creation of a mentoring program and their findings should be further researched as they are highly well developed.
SLA's PAM division has a mentoring program. They have "regular" long term mentoring as well as a "conference buddy" program. Also of interest: The Mentorship Handbook: A Guide for SLA Chapters and Divisions to Establish Mentorship Programs, Special Libraries Association (11p pdf).
The ALCTS CCS CETRC (I'm not even gonna try to translate that) Mentoring Program has some information online with guidelines and expectations for mentors, mentees, and liaisons.
MLA (Medical Library Association)
They have a mentoring program with a searchable mentor database, though I couldn't get any results from it when searching (maybe they just don't have a lot of volunteers).
Mentoring Programs in State Organizations
California: http://www.cla-net.org/membership/mentorship.php
Must be a member. 7 month program (Nov – May). Applications Aug – Oct. Nice Protégé and mentor guideline documents and also two separate applications at the site which can be submitted online by email.
Connecticut: They use to have a program, but it has been discontinued due to low use.
New York: No formal program, but they maintain a list of mentors available on various topics at their site: http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=214
New Jersey: Formal program with a Meet and Greet at the NJ Annual Conference. Online pdf applications also requesting a resume from both Mentor and Mentee. One year in length. Formal start and end dates not listed. Guidelines for participation are available. http://www.njla.org/committees/professional_dev/mentoring.html
Hawaii: Formal program. Provides list of available mentors. One year. Student or currently working. http://www2.hawaii.edu/~wertheim/HLAMentorMain.html
Indiana Library Federation : developing a program but details are not yet online.
New England Library Association: mentoring program pages under repair… maybe program is dead? http://www.nelib.org/resources/visitlibrarian.htm
Sample Documentation from NMRT Mentoring Program
Monthly Topics for Mentors/ Mentees
October: "Why I Wanted a Mentor/Mentee" And "What I Wished I Learned in Library School--But Didn't"
November: When I became a librarian... or accepted this latest job.. what I wasn't expecting was...
December: "Getting Involved (committees, organizations, etc)/Networking."
January: New Year, New Resolutions: What Are Your Professional Goals for the Year and How Will You Meet Them?
February: Staying Updated in the Ever Changing Profession of Librarianship
March: Learning the Organizational Culture: Got Politics @ your Library?
April: Looking Down the Road of Success: Planning for Promotions/ Tenure
May: Dealing with Difficult Situations at Work (ex. differences in generations, workstyles, personalities, difficult patrons, etc.)
Early June: Becoming a Leader (Even When You are Not a Manager)
Late June: Looking Forward, Looking Back: What Have You Learned from Your Mentor/Mentee?
- I also have call letters for lists for Mentors / Mentees, Timeline tips for the mentoring programs for NMRT, and form letters for acceptance when pairs are matched, monthly letter with topic, etc. I don't want to litter the list with all that till we know if we want it.
Library School Mentoring Programs
Dominican University LAMP Partner Network [1]
- students from any school in the Midwest region of the United States may apply for this program
Kent State University LAMP Partner Network
Michigan State University LAMP Partner Network
San Jose State University[2]
- also includes a Job Search Blast Off using Blackboard and Elluminate
- makes available, ten days of online career resources and materials
- students and recent alumni learn successful strategies to support their career goals
Simmons College
- lists about 50 alumni mentors and each semester students are contacted about whether they want a mentor
- mentees complete a form and the Assistant Dean for Student Administrative Services then matches them with a mentor
- students have access to a hard copy of the mentors profiles and they can make the match
- bring mentored students together to discuss an mentoring issues
University of Alabama
- formal/informal mentor activities
- Library School Association (alumni group)sponsors a Mentoring Day each fall and spring term
- panel presentation to current students to discuss various branches of librarianship and to inform students of professional activities and career paths
- Alumni also attend activities on campus including Alumni Day and Honors Day to network with current students
- students are encouraged to take advantage of mentoring opportunities through local and national professional organizations including Alabama Library Association (ALLA), ALA, ASIS&T, SLA, Alabama Health Sciences Library Association (ALHeLA) and MLA
University of Alberta
- formal/informal mentor activities
- student-organized Professional Development Day that features keynote speakers, student research presentations, and other presentations by local professionals
- LIS 590 Practicum, which provides students with 100 hours of supervised experience in a local organization such as archives, libraries, or records management
- students assigned a faculty advisor/supervisor, with whom they must discuss their program of studies each semester
- a student-organized half- to full-day spent with a local professional with job shadowing and professional development activities
University of Chicago LAMP Partner Network
University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign LAMP Partner Network
University of Iowa LAMP Partner Network
University of Michigan LAMP Partner Network
University of Rhode Island
- URI GSLIS has teamed with the Rhode Island Library Association on an annual mentoring event
- students hear from committed professionals who love what they're doing in a number of different specialties
- students meet and greet, making connections with mentors
- students are reimbursed up to $35 of any student's first-year membership in a professional association of his or her choice
University of Tennessee-Knoxville [3]
University of Texas-Austin[4]
University of Wisconsin-Madison LAMP Partner Network
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee LAMP Partner Network
- also offers a fieldwork placement course for which we encourage our MLIS to participate
- encourage students to be active in various professional organizations and societies
Wayne State University LAMP Partner Network
State University of New York-Albany
- several university library faculty offer to provide mentoring to current MSIS students
- school makes this list available to the student association
- student groups (student chapters of professional organizations) organize programs to bring practicing local professionals in for career panels and informational sessions
- departmental student association (IS-SA) provides a peer mentoring program to match up incoming students with experienced students in the same concentration
- mandatory internship program in which students form relationships with one or more mentors in their placement sites (mentors must have appropriate degree qualifications)
- frequent guest speakers in graduate classes, the local chapter of Beta Phi Mu which provides resume review and interviewing guidance, and an ongoing relationship with the New York State library in which students are hired as student assistants to work in the various departments of the library
University of Arizona[5]
University of South Carolina
- telementoring program, which is voluntary
- librarians in the South Carolina chapter of the Special Libraries Association volunteer to be mentors
- mentoring is done via e-mail, students and professionals participate
- program is available throughout the state as well as to those USC-CLIS students in other states


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Situationist Contributor Jon Hanson will give the keynote at an interdisciplinary symposium:"Divided Loyalties: Professional Standards and Military Duty" Hanson's talk is titled "Shock Therapy: Changing Unethical Behavior by Understanding its Sources."
The symposium is being held at Case Western University Law School, and is funded in part by the Arthur W. Fiske Memorial Lectureship Fund. It it co-sponsored by: Center for Professional Ethics, Frederick K. Cox International Law Center, Institute for Global Security Law & Policy, Law-Medicine Center, and Center for Social Justice.
The symposium website summarizes the focus of the conference this way:
There has always been some tension between the ethical, legal, and professional obligations of professionals and the requirements of military service. This tension has been increased by the War on Terror. Physicians, mental health professionals, lawyers, and law enforcement/corrections officers serving in the military have been placed in situations in which their professional ethics, obligations, and legal duties may contradict military necessity or directives, or even place the role of professional in direct conflict with the role of military personnel.
As the management of armed conflict, the law of war, and the professionalization of the military has increased, this tension has similarly increased. Military professionals have been asked to bring their expertise, skills, and professional talents to the prosecution of military action not just as military personnel but as doctors, mental health professionals, lawyers, and law enforcement/corrections officers. Doctors and mental health professionals are charged with supervising and controlling interrogations, lawyers are asked to provide legal opinions and advise on the treatment of prisoners, and law enforcement and corrections officers must guard and control prisoners. While performing these duties military necessity can impose conflicting duties and concerns. The need for information, validation, or security may require different loyalties and focus than the professional duty. The need for information about an upcoming attack that could save the lives of comrades may directly contradict the need for care or treatment of a prisoner.
This symposium brings together professionals, ethicists, theorists and practitioners from medicine, mental health care, the law, law enforcement, and the military to explore these complicated and timely issues in an open and frank discussion.
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You can find more details about the symposium, the participants, and the agenda here.
Related Situationist posts:
- "Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Tenet: 'Guilty',"
- "Lessons Learned from the Abu Ghraib Horrors,"
- "The Justice Department, Milgram, & Torture,"
- "The Bush Frame: Us vs. Them; Good vs. Evil; Intentions vs. Consequences,"
- "Virtue Ethics and the Situationist Challenge,"
- "Why Torture? Because It Feels Good (at least to "Us"),"
- "Law, Chicken Sexing, Torture Memo, and Situation Sense,"
- "Jon Hanson on Situationism and Dispositionism,"
- "The Science of Morality,"
- "'Situation' Trumps 'Disposition' – Part I,"
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The cold, dead hand of Salafi extremism was once again on display in Benghazi.
According to Robert Worth of the New York Times, "the attack on the American Embassy in Cairo — unlike the one that killed [Ambassador to Libya Christopher] Stevens — appears to have been spontaneous, led by Egyptians genuinely angered by news of the film clip, distributed on YouTube, which portrays the Prophet Muhammad as a confused, bloodthirsty pedophile of uncertain parentage."
As for the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, it
… might have less to do with any intrinsic Muslim intolerance than with the ideological chaos that reigns in the Arab world, where extremists routinely exploit popular anger and invoke Islam to draw attention to fundamentally political and even internecine goals. … Bernard Haykel, a professor of Middle East studies at Princeton University, said, "It's true that there are sanctions against insulting the Prophet, but this is really about political or symbolic opportunists, who use religious symbols to advance their own power or prestige against other groups."
In other words, Salafi extremists exploit Middle-Eastern anger against the United States just like Pastor Terry Jones, thanks to whom the offending film went viral, exploits American anger against Islam.
Meanwhile, from the Department of Silver Linings
… there were outpourings of rage across Libya on Wednesday against the killers and against the Salafis more generally. In addition to demonstrations in Tripoli and Benghazi, Twitter was inundated with pro-American messages by young Libyans; several of them pleaded for the United States Marines to come and crush the Salafis.
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WINCHENDON — Lt. Gov. Tim Murray vowed Friday to take responsibility for any campaign finance law violations he may have committed by accepting contributions raised by disgraced former Chelsea Housing Authority director Michael McLaughlin.
"If there's some exposure, you know, I'm responsible," said Murray. "My name's on the committee. If there were mistakes or any problems made, I will take responsibility for that."
It was revealed Thursday that the Office of Campaign and Political Finance had found "evidence" that Murray, his campaign committee and McLaughlin did not comply with state laws.
The findings were forwarded to Attorney General Martha Coakley's office in a Sept. 19 letter from Michael Sullivan, director of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.
Murray was questioned by reporters about the allegations during an afternoon appearance in Winchendon, where he participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Montachusett Veterans' Outreach Center.
Murray said he asked for the probe in order to return any contributions that might have been collected improperly. He also insisted that his surprise decision not to run for governor in 2014 was in no way connected to the fundraising issue.
"People can speculate however way they want," said Murray. "I've made it clear throughout when all of you and others started to ask if I was going to run for governor or not over the last six or seven months that this was a decision I was thinking about, lot of factors to weigh, and family being first and foremost."
Murray said he decided he did not want to subject his wife and two young daughters to the rigors of a statewide political campaign that would last nearly two years.
"You work hard, but my situation has changed since I ran for lieutenant governor (in 2006)," said Murray. "I had one daughter who was 9 months old. Now they're 7 and 6 years old. It's very different."
McLaughlin, of Dracut, resigned from the Chelsea Housing Authority in 2011 after evidence surfaced that he lied about his pay for three years, submitting false records to the state Department of Housing and Community Development.
On Friday, Gov. Deval Patrick once again came to Murray's defense, saying that neither he nor the lieutenant governor is aware of what evidence the Office of Campaign and Political Finance has to indicate Murray did not comply with campaign finance law.
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Failure in the part of the brain that controls social functions could explain why regular people might commit acts of ruthless violence, according to new study by a University research team.
A particular network in the brain is normally activated when we meet someone, empathize with him and think about his experiences.
However, MRI technology showed that when a person encounters someone he deems a drug addict, homeless person or anyone he finds repulsive, parts of this network may fail to activate, creating a pathway to "dehumanized perception" — a failure to acknowledge others' thoughts and experiences.
According to the study, this process of dehumanizing victims could explain how propoganda portraying Jews as vermin in Nazi Germany and Tutsis of Rwanda as cockroaches led to genocide.
"We all dehumanize other people to some extent," psychology professor [and Situationist Contributor] Susan Fiske said in an email, noting that it is impossible to delve into the mind of every person we pass.
"That being said, we have shown that people can rehumanize a group they might normally ignore, just by thinking about their preferences, as when a soup kitchen worker thinks about a homeless person's food preferences."
Earlier work from the team dealt with social cognition or how individuals perceive the thoughts of others with a study that had individuals think about a day in the life of another person.
The new research attempted to build upon this idea further to include the network in the brain charged with disgust, attention and cognitive control.
To collect their data, the scientists had 119 undergraduates at the University complete judgment and decision-making surveys as they looked at images of individuals such as a firefighter, female college student, elderly man, disabled woman, homeless woman and male drug addict.
This exercise sought to study how the network in the brain involved in social cognition reacted to common emotions shared by participants about the people in the images.
The researchers found that parts of the network in the brain did not activate when participants viewed the images of drug addicts, homeless people and immigrants.
"We all have the capacity to engage in dehumanized perception; it's not just reserved for serial killers," Harris said in an email. "There are many routes to dehumanization, and different people may use different routes."
One such route, according to Harris, may be to avoid thinking about the suffering of others — people who dehumanize homeless people may do this.
Another route could be to view someone as a means to an end. Sports fans may engage in this when they think about trading a favorite player to another team.
Fiske and Harris plan to replicate the study on imprisoned psychopaths, and are continuing to explore the different routes to dehumanized perception.
For a collection of related Situationist posts, see The Interior Situation of Atrocities.


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Make Appliqué Templates
Your quilted appliqué project is only as good as your template. Begin by tracing the design. Lay template plastic over each element of the design and trace carefully with a fine-point, permanent marker. Make the templates the exact size of the finished pieces with no seam allowances. The seam allowances are added when you cut out the pieces. If you have straight lines, use a ruler for best results.
Mark Each Template
To help keep your project organized, mark each appliqué template with its letter designation from the pattern, grain line (if indicated), the block name, and appliqué sequence order. Put an X on edges that do not need to be turned under, such as stems that will go under a flower. Transfer the Xs to the fabric shapes when you trace around the templates. Any information you can indicate on the template helps as you make the quilting project.
Cut Templates
Use small, sharp scissors to carefully cut out your templates. When you have finished, lay them over the original printed pattern to be sure they are accurate. If they aren't, retrace and cut a new template. They need to be exact in order to fit properly on your quilt.
Use Appliqué Templates
Templates are traced around onto the wrong or right side of the fabric, depending on the method you'll be using. You need to choose a marking tool that will show up on your fabric. A pencil works well on light-color fabric; a white, silver, or yellow dressmaker's pencil is a good choice on dark fabric. If you're using a pencil, keep the point sharp to ensure accuracy. A mechanical pencil works well to make a sharp, thin line. Do not use a ballpoint or ink pen. It may bleed when washed. Test all marking tools on a fabric scrap before using.
Trace Templates
Place templates on to your fabric, leaving at least 1/2" between them. (Whether you place them face up or face down on the fabric's right or wrong side depends on the appliqué method you choose.)
Trace around each template with your marking tool. The drawn lines are the sewing lines. The specific appliqué technique you use will dictate how much, if any, seam allowance you leave when cutting out the shape. Read your quilt pattern carefully for complete instructions.
Tip: To create a mirror image of a template with fabric, flip the template over before tracing it onto the fabric.
Tip: To prevent stretching the fabric as you draw around the template, place 220-grit sandpaper under the fabric.
Cut out the appliqué shapes, including seam allowances if necessary, according to the appliqué method you're using.
Stitch Sequence
Prepare all of your appliqué pieces at one time. This will save you time later as you begin to stitch them in place. You'll be able to plan any overlaps and reduce bulk. Edges of appliqué pieces that are covered by other pieces do not need to be turned under.
If your quilt pattern instructions don't indicate a numerical stitching sequence, start with the pieces closest to the foundation fabric. Appliqués are layered to give dimension with the ones closest to the foundation fabric (and farthest away from you) placed first.
Appliqué the pieces to the foundation, working from the bottom layer to the top.
Prepare Appliqué Pieces – Basting Method
Next, you'll need to prepare the appliqués for stitching. The following method uses a reusable template, marking tool, and thread to prepare appliqué pieces for hand or machine appliqué.
Place your templates on the right side of the fabric, allowing at least 1/2" between them. Trace the templates.
Cut and Clip Appliqué Shapes
Cut out the appliqué shapes, adding a 3/16" seam allowance to all edges. Clip inside curves and points to within a thread of the marked lines, making clips closer together in the curved areas.
Try to make your clips on the bias grain of the seam allowance, which means your clips will often be diagonal, rather than perpendicular lines. This directional clipping prevents fabric from raveling while you're working with the edges.
Note: Some hand quilters who use the needle-turn appliqué method choose to stop their appliqué preparation method with this step.
Baste Seam Allowances
Working from the right side of the appliqué piece and beginning at an inner point, use a contrasting color thread to baste the seam allowance, turning under and following the marked lines. To make it easier to remove the thread later, begin and end your basting thread on the right side of the appliqué piece.
Create Sharp Points
For a sharp outer point, fold the fabric straight over the point.
Turn Under Seam Allowance
Next, turn under an adjacent seam allowance, overlapping the folded point. Baste in place.
Finish It Up
As you reach the outer point, fold over the remaining adjacent seam allowance and continue basting around the shape. You'll do this for each of your appliqué pieces before you go on to place them on to the foundation fabric of the block.


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When Apple settled all of its worldwide patent battles against HTC last week, it was clear from the get-go that the public was never going to find out the terms of the agreement. Of course, a sealed agreement doesn't stop speculators and pundits from doing their thing.
"HTC is expected to give Apple a net licensing fee of as much as $8 per phone, and may also serve as a blueprint for future deals with Samsung and Motorola," wrote Neil Hughes at AppleInsider. He cited analysts who spoke with "industry sources" who said the Apple-HTC deal will result in a net licensing fee of between $6 and $8. That's compared to press reports that HTC is paying Microsoft $5 per phone.
Yesterday, HTC CEO Peter Chou tried to lay that to rest. "I think that these estimates are baseless and very, very wrong," said Chou, according to a Reuters report out of Tokyo. "It is an outrageous number, but I'm not going to comment anything on a specific number. I believe we have a very, very happy settlement and a good ending."
Not long ago, HTC was a high-flying smartphone company, but today it has dramatically lost market share, especially to Samsung. The suggestion of a high payout to Apple comes at a time when HTC is also dealing with rumors of boardroom tension between Chou and the company's chairwoman. The company denies those allegations, which were reported in Next Magazine, a Taiwanese publication.


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Teddy Roosevelt is kicking off the new year with a trip to Syracuse, New York, to help welcome the Washington Nationals' new AAA affiliate Syracuse Chiefs to the Nationals family.
This Friday, January 16, marks the Chiefs' 48th annual "Hot Stove Dinner" — a $50-a-plate event in which fans shmooz with team brass and get a preview of the upcoming season. Washington Nationals president Stan Kasten and manager Manny Acta will be in attendance Friday night, along with Chiefs manager Tim Foli, but I'm betting the line will be longest for photos with our favorite racing president, #26 himself.
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This past Tuesday, April 5th of 2011, Puah celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a festive dinner attended by close to 200 persons at Manhattan's 5th Avenue Synagogue.
Prior to the dinner's start, Shlomo Blashka from the Royal Wine Corporation gave a wine tasting, featuring wines and spirits from among the company's many imports.
The honorees were Mr. Mrs. Barry Akrongold, of Fortune Financial and Investment Corporation, received the "Gift of Life Award" on the very eve of their first son's brit milah . Dr. Lawrence Grunfeld, OB/GYN from Reproductive Medicine of New York, received the "Physician of the Year" award. Mr. Brian Andreoli, Esq., partner at Squire Sanders, received the "Partners in Creation Award." Mr. Sam and Mrs. Peggy Nitka, from Crown Equities received the "Pioneers of Hope" award.
The speeches were very moving but brief. Rabbi Yaakov Kermaier, spiritual leader of the Fifth Avenue Synagogue more than ably MC'd the dinner. Rabbi Gideon Weitzman, Puah Institute's Director and Visiting Associate Professor at Einstein University, handed the awards to the honorees and shared Puah's successes and future plans as global leaders in rabbinic halachic counseling, hashgocho and continuing education for both the professional and the layman. The attendees were deeply moved by keynote speaker Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, spiritual leader at Congregation Bnai Jeshurun of Teaneck, NJ, whose family just endured the tragic loss of a little granddaughter.
The Kosher Scene is grateful to those of our friends who made the effort to join us for this inspiring, heart-warming evening. The work of Puah, the hundreds of families they help to build each and every year, the amazing support and counseling they provide to couples struggling through the maze of information and disinformation regarding fertility issues is second to none. We support their extraordinary efforts and wish them tremendous success. Some of our friends and fellow foodies in attendance included incomparable Chef Lévana Kirschenbaum, her husband Maurice, their son Yaakov and his wife, Kim Amzallag – Director of Sales and Marketing at Kosher Inspired magazine – among others.
During the dinner we managed to talk about Puah's work with Kim Amzallag (here), who shared a personal story; Dr Lawrence Grunfeld told us how Puah's work extended to these shores and how he's involved (here); with his obvious caring and genuine humanity Brian Andreoli, Esq., singlehandedly – in less than five minutes – managed to dispel all my misconceptions about lawyers (here)
All in all, it was an evening well spent.
If you'd like to find out more about PUAH's mission services and partnering opportunities, visit: them at: www.puahonline.org


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